Karachi murder case: husband and wife arrested in Layyah

Police have arrested a husband and wife in Punjab’s Layyah district in connection with a Karachi murder case involving the killing and burning of a man’s body.

Police have arrested a husband and wife in Punjab’s Layyah district in connection with a Karachi murder case involving the killing and burning of a man’s body.

According to police, the Keamari Investigation Police arrested the alleged main suspects during an operation in Layyah. The case relates to the murder of Faizan alias Faizi in the Mochko area of Karachi in April.

Police said the victim was allegedly killed and his body was set on fire. The remains were completely burned and were later identified as those of Faizan. A case had initially been registered against unidentified suspects at the Mochko police station.

A special investigation team was formed to investigate the incident. Using technical investigation methods, police had previously arrested two suspects identified as Akram, the victim’s father-in-law, and his son, Ataullah.

Police said the alleged main suspects, identified as security institution employee Joon Abbas and his wife, Samreen, had fled and remained in hiding following the incident.

The investigation team reportedly traced the couple through technical means and arrested them in Layyah. Further investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the murder and the alleged burning of the body.